Cookbooks are such a wonderful heirloom gift, and one I received this past holiday!
On one hand, a great way to be able to pass on the tradition of cooking to others. And on the other hand, a wonderful gift that will be used, kept and passed down through the generations. A special handwritten note on the inside cover is an extra special treat to be cherished down the road.
I received the oh-so-fantastic Martha Stewart Cooking School book from Mom. Unlike most cookbooks that are simply filled with recipes, Martha’s book is filled with lessons & photos on HOW to cook – more techniques and lessons. You’ll find such things as how to clarify butter, the difference between chopping, mincing, dicing & slicing and more. Love it. Get it.
And of course, thought I would share my favorite “heirloom” cookbook that we used during the holidays to make Christmas cookies. Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book is just a wonderful treat – with fabulous recipes and charming little illustrations. A favorite in our family!
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January 8, 2009 at 12:40 am
Leigh Chandler
Ashley, I love your store and your blog! I have both of my grandmother’s recipes and cookbooks which I am so grateful to have. One of the books is from the 1930′s and still has some fabulous recipes. I received “The Joy of Cooking” when I was married about 25 years ago and it already looks antique from years of use. I will pass this and all of the other family recipes on to my son and daughter. There is something so solid about a recipe that has been passed on – it is in the loved one’s own hand writing and you remember it being made and eaten, how much more memorable could it be? Thank you for continuing the tradition in such a lovely way!